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create a life you're excited to live!Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:44:34 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5Why do some people thrive while others struggle? What's the difference between a successful entrepreneur and a rookie who can't get things going? What lessons can we learn from people living a great story and apply to our own lives? Find the answer to these questions and more in the Life Stoked podcast. Life Stoked helps you create a life you're excited to live and flip the switch from 'average' to 'awesome.' The most impactful way to do that is to study and surround yourself with others who want to do the same thing. This podcast brings you interviews focused on the mindset you need to do big things and create an epic story you can't wait to wake up to each day. The guests on this show have been in the trenches doing awesome things and are at every stage of the journey from rookie to serial entrepreneur, and the lessons and insights they share on the show are invaluable to anyone wanting to become a high achiever. Whether your dream is to start your own business, advance your career, be a better parent and spouse, or develop your leadership, Life Stoked will bring you the ideas and methods to help you create a life you're excited to live!Life Stoked: Success | Startups | LifestyleLife Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestylepodcast@lifestoked.compodcast@lifestoked.com (Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle)Interviews with successful achievers about personal development, success, business, and lifestyleLife Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestylehttp://lifestoked.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/dynamik-gen/theme/images/ls_itunes.jpghttp://lifestoked.com
Austin035 – What’s Next For Life Stoked (Season 1 Finale)http://lifestoked.com/season-1-finale/
Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:00:11 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2647http://lifestoked.com/season-1-finale/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/season-1-finale/feed/0They say that if you want to change your results, then start by changing your beliefs. If you don’t like what you’re getting in life; If you want to achieve something, but you’re stuck. If you want different results, better results, new results… Then the place to begin is with what you believe. It starts […]They say that if you want to change your results, then start by changing your beliefs.

If you don’t like what you’re getting in life; If you want to achieve something, but you’re stuck. If you want different results, better results, new results…

Then the place to begin is with what you believe. It starts with a change in mindset.

I started the Life Stoked Podcast with a mission of finding out exactly what’s behind the mindsets of successful people. And I found it.

But not how I expected.

When I started the Life Stoked podcast there was never a plan for Season 1 (or a Season 2). It was just a podcast that would continue indefinitely.

But as I interviewed and studied successful people week after week I slowly but surely began to change.

My beliefs started to shift at a fundamental level. Somtimes it was in a specific moment where suddenly the world was different, but most often it was slowly over time.

Listen now: 035 – What’s Next For Life Stoked (Season 1 Finale)

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The Season 1 Finale

I started trying new things as I started to change. I got the itch to try another startup (software probably). Only this time it was different. This time I had a stronger foundation of beliefs and mindst, and I believed nothing could stop me.

It sounds cheesey, but it’s true. At some point I switched from thinking I wonder if I can pull this off to How could I NOT succeed???

The Season 1 Finale today is about the top lessons and takeaways from interviewing 20+ high performers. These are the things that looking back made the biggest mind shifts for me and launched me forward into what I’m building now.

What’s next for me (and the Life Stoked Podcast)

I talk about that in the session (towards the end). In short, I’m knee deep in a bootstrapped startup idea and LOVING it. I’ve had more successes in the past three months then the previous three years.

I have a LONG way to go, but this time it’s different because I am different.So I hope you like the show

And as for what’s next for the podcast, well I’m leaving Season 2 up in the air for now. What do you want it to be? I’m considering doing an insider journey of me building this startup, but only if there’s interest.

For those just finding me

I decided to put a bow on Season 1 for one really important reason: I want you to move forward too.

There is more than enough content here to change your beliefs, your mindset, and your life. I feel like if I continue to create more and more of the same focus of content then it winds up enabeling people to continue to listen to more and more of the same content and never move forward.

So if you are new to Life Stoked Nation, then go back to Session 1. Know that by the time you get back to the Season 1 Finale you’ll be completely new.

And if you’ve been with me from the beginning, what’s next for you?

What do you want to see in Season 2 of the podcast? Would you listen to a bootstrapper’s startup story?

]]>They say that if you want to change your results, then start by changing your beliefs. If you don’t like what you’re getting in life; If you want to achieve something, but you’re stuck. If you want different results, better results,They say that if you want to change your results, then start by changing your beliefs. If you don’t like what you’re getting in life; If you want to achieve something, but you’re stuck. If you want different results, better results, new results… Then the place to begin is with what you believe. It starts […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle22:37034: Where a powerful mindset can take you (with Zach Even-Esh)http://lifestoked.com/powerful-mindset-with-zach-even-esh/
Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:00:20 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2640http://lifestoked.com/powerful-mindset-with-zach-even-esh/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/powerful-mindset-with-zach-even-esh/feed/0If you want to be a complete success, then you’ve got to be a complete individual. If you climb the corporate ladder but sacrifice your marriage along the way, then I argue you are not a success. If you’re the fittest athlete at the gym but your kids never get to see you, then you […]

If you want to be a complete success, then you’ve got to be a complete individual.

If you climb the corporate ladder but sacrifice your marriage along the way, then I argue you are not a success. If you’re the fittest athlete at the gym but your kids never get to see you, then you are not a success.

That’s a lesson Zach Even-Esh learned the hard way on his journey to becoming the Underground Strength Coach. On his way to growing multiple successful businesses Zach sacrificed everything from family life to his health before he got it right.

Strong mind. Strong body. Strong life. That’s the mission Zach teaches coaches and athletes every day in his home grown businesses.

I’m stoked to have Zach as a guest on the Life Stoked show today to learn more about the missteps in his past, the wisdom he gained, and the driving force behind it all.

Zach talks about:
– The importance of designing his ideal day intentionally
– How fitness training leads to wins in every area of life
– How his faltering health led him to change his entire life for the better
– How a bad work environment can impact every area of your life
– The importance of getting your priorities right

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]]>If you want to be a complete success, then you’ve got to be a complete individual. If you climb the corporate ladder but sacrifice your marriage along the way, then I argue you are not a success. If you’re the fittest athlete at the gym but your kids n...If you want to be a complete success, then you’ve got to be a complete individual. If you climb the corporate ladder but sacrifice your marriage along the way, then I argue you are not a success. If you’re the fittest athlete at the gym but your kids never get to see you, then you […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle033: Dealing with business failure and how to prevent it (with Barrett Brooks)http://lifestoked.com/business-failure-with-barrett-brooks/
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:00:31 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2631http://lifestoked.com/business-failure-with-barrett-brooks/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/business-failure-with-barrett-brooks/feed/0If you’ve chosen to pursue an entrepreneurial lifestyle then one thing is certain: failure. Not every project you pour yourself into is going to succeed. Failure is an acquired taste though, and just knowing academically that failure is good doesn’t always help to dull the blow when it does finally come your way. I’m stoked […]If you’ve chosen to pursue an entrepreneurial lifestyle then one thing is certain: failure. Not every project you pour yourself into is going to succeed.

Failure is an acquired taste though, and just knowing academically that failure is good doesn’t always help to dull the blow when it does finally come your way.

I’m stoked have Barrett Brooks on the show today to help us out. Barrett is at the perfect place right now to share some wisdom about moving on from a “failed” project after he recently shut down Living For Monday after two years in business.

Barrett’s experience, lessons learned, and mindset are incredibly refreshing and will give you the encouragement and tools you need to step out yourself and begin your adventure.

Barrett shares with us:

What it was like when he knew it was time to pull the plug on his business.

The mindset that helped him sail out of that experience.

What he’ll do differently on his next project.

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Rapid Fire Questions

Common strengths in Barrett’s story:
Through Barrett’s corporate career, launching and running Living for Monday, and now directing member success at Fizzle, Barrett developed his strengths of teaching and encouraging others (a common theme through each of those seasons).

One thing holding him back:
Financials. He didn’t have a lot of money starting out, and that meant he was chasing the money with his services from the get go.

One thing he stopped doing to accelerate his progress:
Barrett cut back on some fun social stuff everyone else was doing in order to pour more time into his business.

One characteristic that separates him from the rest:
He showed up every day. He picked himself and set out to do what he wanted to do every day.

One belief that fuels his journey:
Barrett believes in having a growth mindset. If you put in work, if you’re curious, and you’re willing to suffer through some of the tough stuff then you’ll continue to grow, increase in skill, and eventually succeed.

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Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:00:54 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2606http://lifestoked.com/suck-at-my-calling/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/suck-at-my-calling/feed/0Have you ever seen someone work at their craft and awesomeness just pours out of them? It’s fun to watch, right? Now what if the craft they were amazing at was the exact thing you wish you could be doing? That feels a little different doesn’t it. Instead of being in awe of the artist, […]Have you ever seen someone work at their craft and awesomeness just pours out of them? It’s fun to watch, right?

Now what if the craft they were amazing at was the exact thing you wish you could be doing?

That feels a little different doesn’t it.

Instead of being in awe of the artist, now it feels more like discouragement you’ll never be that good. And if you can’t be as good as ____, then what’s the use.

If you’ve ever felt like that, then I want to pass along some wisdom that will change everything for you. I know because that’s exactly what it did for me.

In today’s session you’ll learn:

Why you should expect, even hope, to be awful at your next endeavor.

The advice Jon Acuff gave me that changed everything.

How I’m living this out even as I record this session (an unexpected surprise).

Listen now: 032: Why it’s okay to suck at your calling

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A personal note on this session

I’ll be honest, this is a painful podcast to publish. Solo sessions have always been difficult for me even though it’s something I want to excel at one day.

With an interview I can get behind the mic with someone I greatly admire and just ask questions. But with a solo session it’s just me, and it feels pretty lonely and scary at this stage.

There were so many segments in this session I deleted, re-recorded, and fumbled through I almost scrapped the whole thing.

But I didn’t.

Because I believe in the message. Even if the delivery needs some work, and even if it wasn’t my best day for whatever reason, I believe the potential for this message to encourage someone else to start their life’s work.

So in the spirit of today’s message – here it is. And if you listen to the end you’ll get a special secret challenge from me to you (and I hope you take it).

]]>Have you ever seen someone work at their craft and awesomeness just pours out of them? It’s fun to watch, right? Now what if the craft they were amazing at was the exact thing you wish you could be doing? That feels a little different doesn’t it.Have you ever seen someone work at their craft and awesomeness just pours out of them? It’s fun to watch, right? Now what if the craft they were amazing at was the exact thing you wish you could be doing? That feels a little different doesn’t it. Instead of being in awe of the artist, […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle031: Finding your way to success in business and life (with Corbett Barr)http://lifestoked.com/blogger-business-success-with-corbett-barr/
Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:00:39 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2602http://lifestoked.com/blogger-business-success-with-corbett-barr/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/blogger-business-success-with-corbett-barr/feed/0When you stray off the path into the thick, wild jungle things get really tough really fast. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to move just a few feet at times, and there’s the constant question of whether you’re even heading in the right direction. That’s what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. Many […]When you stray off the path into the thick, wild jungle things get really tough really fast. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to move just a few feet at times, and there’s the constant question of whether you’re even heading in the right direction.

That’s what it’s like to be an entrepreneur.

Many of us turn back after just a little time in the jungle and never make the progress we dreamed of.

Whether your jungle is starting your own business, launching a new product, or trying anything new, Corbett Barr has some awesome wisdom to share with us to help you power through that transition.

Corbett shares with us:

The challenges of making the jump from corporate world to entrepreneur

What he did after his startup failed that led straight to what he’s doing now

The mindset that fueled it all

Listen now: 031: Finding your way to success in business and life (with Corbett Barr)

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Book Recommendation

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When you stray off the path into the thick, wild jungle things get really tough really fast. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to move just a few feet at times, and there's the constant question of whether you're even heading in the right direction.<br />
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That's what it's like to be an entrepreneur. <br />
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Many of us turn back after just a little time in the jungle and never make the progress we dreamed of. <br />
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Whether your jungle is starting your own business, launching a new product, or trying anything new, Corbett Barr has some awesome wisdom to share with us to help you power through that transition.<br />
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- The challenges of making the jump from corporate world to entrepreneur<br />
- What he did *after* his startup failed that led straight to what he's doing now<br />
- The mindset that fueled it all<br />Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle34:58030: What I’ve learned helping 1,000+ people pursue self-employment (with Kevin Miller)http://lifestoked.com/helping-people-pursue-self-employment-with-kevin-miller/
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:00:41 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2598http://lifestoked.com/helping-people-pursue-self-employment-with-kevin-miller/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/helping-people-pursue-self-employment-with-kevin-miller/feed/0I have too many responsibilities to chase my dream. I have to put food on the table. I have to keep the lights. My only real option is to just keep going on the path that I’m on (even if I don’t love it). Have you ever thought something like that? I know I have. […]I have too many responsibilities to chase my dream. I have to put food on the table. I have to keep the lights.

My only real option is to just keep going on the path that I’m on (even if I don’t love it).

Have you ever thought something like that? I know I have.

I’m fired up to have Kevin Miller on the show today who’s filled with incredible wisdom from battling, and winning, these same questions with over a thousand other business owners.

Kevin shares:

the often overlooked aspect of self-employment that holds people back (including himself)

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing that was holding Kevin back:
Consistency. Kevin’s spontaneous nature can lack the consistency of actions required to build a brand and a business.

One thing Kevin gave up to become more successful:
Resisting the rigidity of scheduling and structure to his week. He’s still spontaneous and still enjoys the freedom of being a Free Agent, but accepting scheduling, routine, and rhythm allows him to be more consistent and reach more people.

One characteristic that sets Kevin apart:
Kevin believes finding fulfilling work is a responsibility, not a luxury.

Men, you need to provide more for your family than money. When you work at something you’re inspired in then you bring that fullness of heart home. When you’re slogging away for a paycheck then you’re robbing your family of that fullness.

(Kevin talks about this subject a ton over at Free Agent Uprising. Head on over if this hit you over the head too)

One belief that Kevin developed along the way:
You don’t have to accept what’s offered.

There is a strong pull in our culture to choose from what’s offered. Anytime you step outside that flow and choose your own path it’s lonely and scary, but it’s also the most rewarding thing you can do.

Book Recommendation

I’m going to preface this with Kevin’s testimony because it’s so powerful:

No other book that I know has changed so many peoples’ lives. Not just that they were inspired or motivated by it, but people are actually reading this and making real, lasting change in their life

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]]>I have too many responsibilities to chase my dream. I have to put food on the table. I have to keep the lights. My only real option is to just keep going on the path that I’m on (even if I don’t love it). Have you ever thought something like that?I have too many responsibilities to chase my dream. I have to put food on the table. I have to keep the lights. My only real option is to just keep going on the path that I’m on (even if I don’t love it). Have you ever thought something like that? I know I have. […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle029: You don’t have to be the smartest, you just need THIS… (with Jordan Harbinger)http://lifestoked.com/better-networking-jordan-harbinger/
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:00:33 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2590http://lifestoked.com/better-networking-jordan-harbinger/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/better-networking-jordan-harbinger/feed/3Asking one simple question completely changed the trajectory of Jordan Harbingers life. When Jordan was just an intern still attending law school he went to coffee with the top partner at his law firm. This particular lawyer had a reputation for never being in the office. But despite spending all his time playing golf and […]Asking one simple question completely changed the trajectory of Jordan Harbingers life.

When Jordan was just an intern still attending law school he went to coffee with the top partner at his law firm. This particular lawyer had a reputation for never being in the office. But despite spending all his time playing golf and schmoozing clients, he still somehow made more money than all the other partners.

Jordan couldn’t resist the urge to find out what made this guy so special that he could make his own rules. So he asks him flat out:

“How come everyone says you make more money, but you’re never in the office?”

The lawyer explained, What I do is more important than everyone else. I’m playing golf, attending charity events, and buying dinner. What I’m really doing though is bringing in business, and I bring in more than anyone else.

That’s when Jordan had the lightbulb moment: All the work that goes into mastering the technical skills of becoming a lawyer are really secondary to learning people skills that ultimately determine your success level.

That lesson (among many others) fueled Jordan’s interest in non-verbal communication and starting The Art of Charm.

Hear Jordan talk about that and much, much more in this weeks session of the Life Stoked show: Jordan tells us:

Business

Jordan co-founder The Art of Charm which teaches guys to master non-verbal communication. As you well know in business and in life, people buy YOU, and the way you sit, stand, walk and talk can go a long way in gaining people’s trust in order to make that sale.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing Jordan gave up to start making better progress:
Making excuses, believing those excuses, and accepting them as fact (it’s all mindset guys!)

One habit that contributes to your continued success:
Follow your calendar RELIGIOUSLY!

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]]>Asking one simple question completely changed the trajectory of Jordan Harbingers life. When Jordan was just an intern still attending law school he went to coffee with the top partner at his law firm. This particular lawyer had a reputation for never ...Asking one simple question completely changed the trajectory of Jordan Harbingers life. When Jordan was just an intern still attending law school he went to coffee with the top partner at his law firm. This particular lawyer had a reputation for never being in the office. But despite spending all his time playing golf and […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle028: The Power of Story – how to craft an amazing adventure for yourselfhttp://lifestoked.com/live-an-adventure-story/
Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:00:52 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2587http://lifestoked.com/live-an-adventure-story/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/live-an-adventure-story/feed/0It’s funny how the things we most crave are the things that hold us back the most. It’s like that with almost everything if you think about it. We crave chocolate, but want to lose weight. We want to be a sports star, but prefer to sit on the couch. And we want to live […]It’s funny how the things we most crave are the things that hold us back the most.

It’s like that with almost everything if you think about it. We crave chocolate, but want to lose weight. We want to be a sports star, but prefer to sit on the couch.

And we want to live an amazing story, but we’re making all the wrong choices.

I know. I’ve been there. In fact it’s still something I fight every day. But now that I know the basics of what makes a story worth living I’m able to write better stories with my life. As a result I’m able to live more inspired, more fulfilled, and more free than ever.

Listen to this session of Life Stoked to hear me talk about:
– Powerful elements that must be a part of your life story
– Things you might think are important, but really don’t matter at all
– A story from my own life that was influenced by these lessons

Listen now: 028: The Power of Story – how to craft an amazing adventure for yourself

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]]>It’s funny how the things we most crave are the things that hold us back the most. It’s like that with almost everything if you think about it. We crave chocolate, but want to lose weight. We want to be a sports star, but prefer to sit on the couch.It’s funny how the things we most crave are the things that hold us back the most. It’s like that with almost everything if you think about it. We crave chocolate, but want to lose weight. We want to be a sports star, but prefer to sit on the couch. And we want to live […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle027: Making the leap from Corporate America to online entrepreneur (with Caleb Wojcik)http://lifestoked.com/from-corporate-america-to-online-entrepreneur-with-caleb-wojcik/
Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:00:15 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2582http://lifestoked.com/from-corporate-america-to-online-entrepreneur-with-caleb-wojcik/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/from-corporate-america-to-online-entrepreneur-with-caleb-wojcik/feed/0Caleb was on the fast track to success. He dedicated his collegiate career to building a glowing resume complete with internships, grades, and extracurricular involvement. He parlayed that momentum into a secure job at a multinational American company (Boeing). From there he worked hard to earn his MBA on the side. All signs point straight […]Caleb was on the fast track to success.

He dedicated his collegiate career to building a glowing resume complete with internships, grades, and extracurricular involvement. He parlayed that momentum into a secure job at a multinational American company (Boeing). From there he worked hard to earn his MBA on the side.

All signs point straight to the top for Caleb.

But then the bottom fell out of the economy in 2008. For the next three years Caleb watched his secure company lay perfectly good people off from jobs they depended on.

Suddenly even his MBA didn’t make him feel secure about the ladder he was climbing (or the building it was leaning on).

How Caleb’s rewrote his story and created his own success

Caleb’s story up until now has been relatively common. But what Caleb did next is what sets him apart from the pack.

Caleb decided to take his success and his future into his own hands and build a lifestyle business. He got to work right away making connections, helping people, and delivering amazing content on his newly minted blog.

Hear the rest of Caleb’s story in this awesome behind the scenes interview with a guy who’s successfully made that jump from Corperate America to online entrepreneur.

There are so many amazing takeaways from Caleb’s story, but I want to call out one big one for me here.

Be strategic, but also be moving – constantly.

Caleb points out that you must take the time to know and understand yourself, but then you must start experimenting right away. Just because you can’t clearly see the end of the road doesn’t mean the first few steps are wasted. How many times have we seen this amazing scenario unfold right here on the Life Stoked podcast, right? So inspiring!

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]]>Caleb was on the fast track to success. He dedicated his collegiate career to building a glowing resume complete with internships, grades, and extracurricular involvement. He parlayed that momentum into a secure job at a multinational American company ...Caleb was on the fast track to success. He dedicated his collegiate career to building a glowing resume complete with internships, grades, and extracurricular involvement. He parlayed that momentum into a secure job at a multinational American company (Boeing). From there he worked hard to earn his MBA on the side. All signs point straight […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle026: Three Apps I Use To Fuel My Successhttp://lifestoked.com/three-apps-to-fuel-success/
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:00:37 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2578http://lifestoked.com/three-apps-to-fuel-success/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/three-apps-to-fuel-success/feed/0You know when you’re walking down the street to lunch and BAM, there’s that insight you’ve been hoping for. Isn’t that an awesome moment of revaluation? And isn’t it equally annoying when it’s gone before you can find a way to jot it down? Deep moments of insight into who we are and the problems […]You know when you’re walking down the street to lunch and BAM, there’s that insight you’ve been hoping for. Isn’t that an awesome moment of revaluation?

And isn’t it equally annoying when it’s gone before you can find a way to jot it down?

Deep moments of insight into who we are and the problems we’re solving don’t strike when we’re sitting at our desk. They strike when we’re out in the world living our lives. If you don’t have a system for capturing, organizing, and using these pieces then they’ll just go to waste!

In this podcast I share my personal system that helps me catalogue inspiration and insight as it happens so I can sift through it later. You’ll learn:

Three apps that make up my complete system (and how I use them)

How having all my personal insights in one place helps me make better decisions

The exact process I use to capture limiting beliefs

Listen now: 026: Three Apps I Use To Fuel My Success

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Apps I Use

]]>You know when you’re walking down the street to lunch and BAM, there’s that insight you’ve been hoping for. Isn’t that an awesome moment of revaluation? And isn’t it equally annoying when it’s gone before you can find a way to jot it down?You know when you’re walking down the street to lunch and BAM, there’s that insight you’ve been hoping for. Isn’t that an awesome moment of revaluation? And isn’t it equally annoying when it’s gone before you can find a way to jot it down? Deep moments of insight into who we are and the problems […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle025: Timeless success wisdom from a prolific entrepreneur (with John Saddington)http://lifestoked.com/success-wisdom-from-an-entrepreneur-with-john-saddington/
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:00:52 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2568http://lifestoked.com/success-wisdom-from-an-entrepreneur-with-john-saddington/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/success-wisdom-from-an-entrepreneur-with-john-saddington/feed/2Do you know what the secret to life is? One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean $#!7. That’s the wisdom Curly passes on in the movie City Slickers, and it’s the wisdom so many of us feel like we’re chasing. We want to find the one thing that’s […]Do you know what the secret to life is? One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean $#!7.

That’s the wisdom Curly passes on in the movie City Slickers, and it’s the wisdom so many of us feel like we’re chasing.

We want to find the one thing that’s going to make us happy. We want to find the one thing that will transform us into a success story. We want to find the one thing that will make our business soar.

We look at guys like John Saddington (our guest on the show today) and think, “Wow, John’s got it all figured out. John found his one thing.”

After all, John was the youngest executive in the history of a Fortune 50 company. He holds two masters degrees. He’s started and successfully exited numerous software startups. All this and he’s in his early thirties, so he must have found his “one thing,” right?

Wrong. In fact, I was shocked when John told me, “I have no f-ing idea what I want to do with my life.”

In John’s eyes his story is just beginning. He may have some skins on the wall, but he knows there is still so much to learn and so far to go before he could ever consider himself experienced.

Starting and selling a successful business is just a single bullet point in the story John is creating with his life. That’s a powerful reminder for what we’re all really after – stories, not ‘w’s.

I’m thrilled to have John share that wisdom and so much more in our session today.

John shares with us:
– The moment when he realized what was really important in life.
– The powerful limiting belief he had to overcome to become a successful entrepreneur.
– Priceless advice for getting your next business idea off on the right foot.

Success Quote

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding John back:
John’s dad spent 47 years climbing the corporate ladder. Because of this model John had a great deal of guilt, shame, and fear of letting his dad down by choosing to throw that away to become an entrepreneur (he was a Fortune 50 executive at the time).

John’s advice: Own up to who you are and be true to it (even if it makes things harder).

One thing John gave up:
Spending time and effort working in areas where he wasn’t strong. By focusing exclusively on his strengths (and getting help with the rest) John is able to do his best work. (nudge The same goes for you)

One characteristic that sets John apart as a high performer:
I love John’s answer when I asked him this, “Not much.”

According to John, he’s just been at it longer and has more experience. John believes that entrepreneurship is not a skill, talent, or gift – it’s a muscle. You have to put in reps to get stronger.

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]]>Do you know what the secret to life is? One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean $#!7. That’s the wisdom Curly passes on in the movie City Slickers, and it’s the wisdom so many of us feel like we’re chasing.Do you know what the secret to life is? One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don’t mean $#!7. That’s the wisdom Curly passes on in the movie City Slickers, and it’s the wisdom so many of us feel like we’re chasing. We want to find the one thing that’s […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle024: The real reason your goals didn’t workhttp://lifestoked.com/why-goals-dont-work/
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:00:25 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2533http://lifestoked.com/why-goals-dont-work/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/why-goals-dont-work/feed/2People have long said that goals are the most basic building block for success. Without goals you’re just a ship without a rudder. But there’s more to the story, and if you just jump in and start setting goals you’re going to set yourself up for disappointment. I’ve done this myself, it’s how I know […]People have long said that goals are the most basic building block for success. Without goals you’re just a ship without a rudder.

But there’s more to the story, and if you just jump in and start setting goals you’re going to set yourself up for disappointment.

I’ve done this myself, it’s how I know the feeling of teeing up a big audacious goal and striking out. It’s enough to make you give up on goal setting altogether!

Which is what a lot of people did.

A couple years back there was a big “no goals” movement amongst personal development blogs. Some really successful people came out and said, “Goal setting isn’t the way to achievement anymore.”

Scores of people followed suit and renounced goal setting as an effective achievement method. While I wasn’t one of them myself, I eventually experimented with a “no goals” year (albeit inadvertently).

What I learned during that year and the year following (where I course corrected) is what I want to share with you today.

Too many people have given up goals because they didn’t hit a home run in their first at bat. Too many people have decided that goals don’t work because they let themselves down.

Goals aren’t the problem, it’s the foundation the goals were built on that’s the problem.

Listen to this session to hear:
– The real reason behind the “no goals” movement
– Why you need to build your goals on a dream and a vision to succeed
– How this all fits into the bigger achievement picture.

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Do you have a dream and a vision for where you want to go? Does it motivate you?

]]>People have long said that goals are the most basic building block for success. Without goals you’re just a ship without a rudder. But there’s more to the story, and if you just jump in and start setting goals you’re going to set yourself up for disapp...People have long said that goals are the most basic building block for success. Without goals you’re just a ship without a rudder. But there’s more to the story, and if you just jump in and start setting goals you’re going to set yourself up for disappointment. I’ve done this myself, it’s how I know […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle023: Bringing Your Vision To Life (with James Woosley)http://lifestoked.com/bring-your-vision-to-life-with-james-woosley/
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:00:11 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2527http://lifestoked.com/bring-your-vision-to-life-with-james-woosley/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/bring-your-vision-to-life-with-james-woosley/feed/2If I just had the resources Jon has then I’d be succeeding. If I had the fans that Cliff had then I could make it work. If people It’s easy to put other people on a pedestal who are farther down the road from you. Their advantages are clear, their efforts are fruitful. But none […]If I just had the resources Jon has then I’d be succeeding. If I had the fans that Cliff had then I could make it work. If people

It’s easy to put other people on a pedestal who are farther down the road from you. Their advantages are clear, their efforts are fruitful.

But none of that will get you where you need to go (probably not news to you is it).

James Woosley has been there just like me, just like you, and just like everyone else who goes down the road of building their own thing. Only James has one big difference that sets him apart – he’s learned how to execute in the face of those challenges.

At the most fundamental level James’s gift is helping people bring their visions to life. James can see the picture in your mind and help you plot the path on the map that will get you there.

In today’s session James talks about some of the key pieces to getting this to work, and he also shares some really great personal insights about his own journey putting these pieces together.

Listen to this interview to learn:
– Why James’s coach called him the biggest underachiever ever, and what James did about it.
– The tools that James put in place so he could discover his best work.
– Why 80% of the journey is looking inward, not outward.

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]]>If I just had the resources Jon has then I’d be succeeding. If I had the fans that Cliff had then I could make it work. If people It’s easy to put other people on a pedestal who are farther down the road from you. Their advantages are clear,If I just had the resources Jon has then I’d be succeeding. If I had the fans that Cliff had then I could make it work. If people It’s easy to put other people on a pedestal who are farther down the road from you. Their advantages are clear, their efforts are fruitful. But none […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle022: Starting Your Story (with Justin Lukasavige)http://lifestoked.com/starting-your-story-with-justin-lukasavige/
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:00:38 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2523http://lifestoked.com/starting-your-story-with-justin-lukasavige/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/starting-your-story-with-justin-lukasavige/feed/0How do you know where to start? How do you know the very first thing to do? Where do you begin? These questions can stop you dead in your tracks before you ever take a single step towards your new vision. Getting passed this stage can be one of the most difficult parts of your […]

How do you know where to start? How do you know the very first thing to do? Where do you begin?

These questions can stop you dead in your tracks before you ever take a single step towards your new vision. Getting passed this stage can be one of the most difficult parts of your story.

Justin Lukasavige has done it. Over and over. He’s done it so many times I can hardly keep up with his career path (forget hobbies and personal pursuits). Justin’s story started out as a commercial airline pilot. From there he became a financial coach, then someone who helps financial coaches, and eventually found himself helping startups with their marketing.

That’s a far cry from airline pilot!

Justin has some incredible wisdom and encouragement to share with us today in this interview about how we can become starters ourselves – even when we might not be totally sure what to start yet.

Listen now: 022: Starting Your Story (with Justin Lukasavige)

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Justin shares with us:
– Why he doesn’t consider any of his projects “failures” (and what he calls them instead)
– The best way to discover your passion
– What you need to do to start your own amazing story

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding Justin back:
Fear and making excuses. He was standing in his own way.

One thing he gave up that allowed him to start making better progress:
Wasting downtime.

One characteristic that separates Justin from someone who’s stuck:
He’s stubborn. He doesn’t’ give in. He persists until he’s reached where he wanted to go.

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]]>How do you know where to start? How do you know the very first thing to do? Where do you begin? These questions can stop you dead in your tracks before you ever take a single step towards your new vision. Getting passed this stage can be one of the mos...How do you know where to start? How do you know the very first thing to do? Where do you begin? These questions can stop you dead in your tracks before you ever take a single step towards your new vision. Getting passed this stage can be one of the most difficult parts of your […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle021: Real success starts HERE (or pay the price!)http://lifestoked.com/goals-and-core-values/
Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:00:54 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2518http://lifestoked.com/goals-and-core-values/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/goals-and-core-values/feed/0Successful people set goals, you know that already. But if you want to be successful and happy, then you’d better get the foundation right. As I learned the hard way, achieving a big goal doesn’t always produce the results you want. You can reach a milestone only to be filled with tension and angst instead […]Successful people set goals, you know that already. But if you want to be successful and happy, then you’d better get the foundation right.

As I learned the hard way, achieving a big goal doesn’t always produce the results you want. You can reach a milestone only to be filled with tension and angst instead of fulfillment and satisfaction.

And that’s no way to live (and certainly not a Life Stoked).

That’s why it’s so important to discover your core values. These values act as a filter in your life for decisions big and small, and once you know them you’ll be able move forward with greater confidence, ease, and happiness.

Listen to this audio to learn:
– How reaching my goal of working for a web startup wasn’t as awesome as I’d hoped.
– The key foundation I was missing for future achievement.
– How to calibrate your ‘GPS’ to make tough decisions crystal clear.

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]]>Successful people set goals, you know that already. But if you want to be successful and happy, then you’d better get the foundation right. As I learned the hard way, achieving a big goal doesn’t always produce the results you want.Successful people set goals, you know that already. But if you want to be successful and happy, then you’d better get the foundation right. As I learned the hard way, achieving a big goal doesn’t always produce the results you want. You can reach a milestone only to be filled with tension and angst instead […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle21:57020: How to build relationships that build your success (with John Corcoran)http://lifestoked.com/how-to-network-with-john-corcoran/
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:00:17 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2506http://lifestoked.com/how-to-network-with-john-corcoran/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/how-to-network-with-john-corcoran/feed/0Richard Branson is widely known for his bold stunts. He’s attempted to break world records circumnavigating the Earth in a balloon, crossing the English Channel, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve always assumed it was Branson’s boldness and taste for risk that made him an incredible entrepreneur (his Virgin Group now owns over 400 companies). […]Richard Branson is widely known for his bold stunts. He’s attempted to break world records circumnavigating the Earth in a balloon, crossing the English Channel, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

I’ve always assumed it was Branson’s boldness and taste for risk that made him an incredible entrepreneur (his Virgin Group now owns over 400 companies).

That is, until I met John Corcoran.

John notes that Branson credits his success to his ability to build relationships with others. Wow! What? I didn’t see that coming.

In this podcast John shares some incredibly valuable insight into exactly what it is that propels some of our favorite entrepreneurs, and also how we can build the same skills that helped them succeed.

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]]>Richard Branson is widely known for his bold stunts. He’s attempted to break world records circumnavigating the Earth in a balloon, crossing the English Channel, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve always assumed it was Branson’s boldness and taste f...Richard Branson is widely known for his bold stunts. He’s attempted to break world records circumnavigating the Earth in a balloon, crossing the English Channel, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean. I’ve always assumed it was Branson’s boldness and taste for risk that made him an incredible entrepreneur (his Virgin Group now owns over 400 companies). […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle019: The real keys to success from a serial entrepreneur (with Jason Cohen)http://lifestoked.com/serial-entrepreneur-keys-to-success-jason-cohen/
Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:00:41 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2502http://lifestoked.com/serial-entrepreneur-keys-to-success-jason-cohen/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/serial-entrepreneur-keys-to-success-jason-cohen/feed/6Jason Cohen has done something few others have succeeded at: He’s bootstrapped a business. He knows what it takes to go from fledgling idea to seven figures in revenue. And he’s done it four times. While most aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being where Jason is today, he’s quick to point out that focusing on the […]Jason Cohen has done something few others have succeeded at: He’s bootstrapped a business. He knows what it takes to go from fledgling idea to seven figures in revenue.

And he’s done it four times.

While most aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being where Jason is today, he’s quick to point out that focusing on the goal of “success” (whatever that means) will ultimately lead to failure and heartache.

In this interview Jason shares:
– one incredibly valuable skill for any leader to have (and how to develop it).
– how to make sure you’re focus is in the right place to succeed.
– the characteristic that sets Jason apart.

Whether your dream is to be a serial entrepreneur like Jason, or a much different path, Jason’s wisdom, experience, and insights into what it really takes to be successful will be an asset to your journey.

Success Quote

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing that held Jason back:
Not delegating enough. This is difficult for entrepreneurs, and especially difficult for solo entrepreneurs who, by definition, love doing everything themselves.

One characteristic that separates Jason from the pack:
Jason is quick to point out that for every characteristic you see that a successful person has, you can also find that exact opposite characteristic succeeding. So don’t put too much stock in whether you have or don’t have certain attributes.

That said, Jason’s single minded determination to solve problems sets him apart. When he wakes up he’s thinking about a problem. When he goes to sleep he’s thinking about the same problem. And every moment in between he is thinking about the same problem.

That mindset helps him succeed because you have to be that passionate about your problem to get through the challenges of being an entrepreneur.

One habit that helps Jason succeed:
Inbox zero. If you’re leaving messages in your inbox you’re just lying to yourself. By cleaning them out I’m being intentional about which ones I’m taking action on and which ones I’m not.

Book Recommendation

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]]>Jason Cohen has done something few others have succeeded at: He’s bootstrapped a business. He knows what it takes to go from fledgling idea to seven figures in revenue. And he’s done it four times. While most aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being where...Jason Cohen has done something few others have succeeded at: He’s bootstrapped a business. He knows what it takes to go from fledgling idea to seven figures in revenue. And he’s done it four times. While most aspiring entrepreneurs dream of being where Jason is today, he’s quick to point out that focusing on the […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle018: I’m too tired to #HUSTLEhttp://lifestoked.com/tired-of-hustle/
Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:00:44 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2500http://lifestoked.com/tired-of-hustle/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/tired-of-hustle/feed/0You know the deal, if you want to build something amazing you’re going to have to HUSTLE, and probably 24/7. Without hustle you’re just regular. Without hustle you’ll never beat the other guy. If you spend any time at all on Twitter following entrepreneurs then you’ll see it everywhere. It’s a part of our culture. […]You know the deal, if you want to build something amazing you’re going to have to HUSTLE, and probably 24/7.

Without hustle you’re just regular. Without hustle you’ll never beat the other guy.

If you spend any time at all on Twitter following entrepreneurs then you’ll see it everywhere. It’s a part of our culture. We glorify the hustlers.

There’s a certain amount of truth to that too. I’ve had plenty of high performers on the show already who attest to the hard work they put in when their friends were hanging out and relaxing.

As true as that is and as helpful as it is, you can’t hustle 24/7. You need to rest too. And you need to feel okay about resting.

In this session I kick off the July 4th holiday weekend with a short message about exactly that. So don’t miss this session, and when it’s over turn off your phone and go jump in a pool.

See you Monday hustlers.

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]]>You know the deal, if you want to build something amazing you’re going to have to HUSTLE, and probably 24/7. Without hustle you’re just regular. Without hustle you’ll never beat the other guy. If you spend any time at all on Twitter following entrepren...You know the deal, if you want to build something amazing you’re going to have to HUSTLE, and probably 24/7. Without hustle you’re just regular. Without hustle you’ll never beat the other guy. If you spend any time at all on Twitter following entrepreneurs then you’ll see it everywhere. It’s a part of our culture. […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle12:16017: Building a 7 figure gym out of $500 (with Jeremy Thiel)http://lifestoked.com/7-figure-gym-with-jeremy-thiel/
Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:00:42 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2492http://lifestoked.com/7-figure-gym-with-jeremy-thiel/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/7-figure-gym-with-jeremy-thiel/feed/0Vision is much bigger than a business plan. That’s what Jeremy Thiel believes and what he’s living out every day as he builds his fitness empire. When Jeremy moved to Austin, TX when he was 20 years old his vision was the only thing he had. He believed Jeremy always believed he would do something […]Vision is much bigger than a business plan. That’s what Jeremy Thiel believes and what he’s living out every day as he builds his fitness empire.

When Jeremy moved to Austin, TX when he was 20 years old his vision was the only thing he had. He believed

Jeremy always believed he would do something BIG. When he moved to Austin, TX at 20 years old with a dream of impacting peoples’ lives through fitness, it was his belief that motivated him.

Starting something from scratch is tough! So what is it that makes some people succeed while other people struggle?

Jeremy Thiel is on the show today and clearly lives out two keys to success better than anyone.

Belief

From a young age Jeremy has always believed he was destined for something BIG. This belief fueled a relentless pursuit of greatness and carried him over any obstacles that came his way.

Vision

Throughout this interview there’s an underlying thread of Jeremy’s crystal clear vision for what he’s building. Listen for it in between the lines of how he handled challenges, his perspective on business and life, and the actions that he took.

“Vision is much bigger than a business plan. It’s crucial, and it allows people to grab hold of something that propels them into the future.”
– Jeremy Thiel

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]]>Vision is much bigger than a business plan. That’s what Jeremy Thiel believes and what he’s living out every day as he builds his fitness empire. When Jeremy moved to Austin, TX when he was 20 years old his vision was the only thing he had.Vision is much bigger than a business plan. That’s what Jeremy Thiel believes and what he’s living out every day as he builds his fitness empire. When Jeremy moved to Austin, TX when he was 20 years old his vision was the only thing he had. He believed Jeremy always believed he would do something […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle27:00016: Where taking permission can take you (with Andy Traub)http://lifestoked.com/take-permission-with-andy-traub/
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:00:55 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2489http://lifestoked.com/take-permission-with-andy-traub/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/take-permission-with-andy-traub/feed/0Most people aren’t natural born high performers. They start out just like us. They go to the same schools, learn the same things, and probably even start a traditional career. But at some point they wake up and realize they don’t want to be just like everyone else. They want a Life Stoked. I love […]Most people aren’t natural born high performers. They start out just like us. They go to the same schools, learn the same things, and probably even start a traditional career.

But at some point they wake up and realize they don’t want to be just like everyone else. They want a Life Stoked.

I love asking these people about what they see when they look back at that moment. What was something holding you back at the time that you let go of?

Andy Traub shares some incredible wisdom with us today from years of experience, practice, and growth. For Andy the thing holding him back was taking permission. When Andy learned to quit raising his hand to use the bathroom a whole new world of opportunities opened up for him.

On today’s show Andy shares with us some practical steps you can use to take permission and start building your own Life Stoked.

Listen now: 016: Where taking permission can take you (with Andy Traub)

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Success Quote

Business

Andy is an author, podcaster, writer, blogger, and speaker at TakePermission.com. He also works with other brands to help them maximize their platforms.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding him back.
Asking permission to “go to the bathroom” (so to speak). Stop waiting to be picked.

One thing he gave up.
Staying up late. Andy believes you can’t fail if you wake up early and go about the business of doing work that matters. Oh, and if you want to get better at waking up early, check out his book The Early to Rise Experience

One characteristic that separates him from average.
I believe I will be awesome. I may not be awesome the first time, but I sincerely believe I can become awesome through practice.

Book Recommendation

We ran out of time with Andy so I had to cut a couple of the rapid fire questions short. So I’m going to fill this one in for him.

Andy’s book The Early to Rise Experience is brilliant. It’s a practical guide to help you successfully develop the habit of waking up early. Oh, and Andy really isn’t a morning person naturally by the way.

Interview Links

What are you doing to take permission? Let Andy and I know on Twitter or in the comments below.

]]>Most people aren’t natural born high performers. They start out just like us. They go to the same schools, learn the same things, and probably even start a traditional career. But at some point they wake up and realize they don’t want to be just like e...Most people aren’t natural born high performers. They start out just like us. They go to the same schools, learn the same things, and probably even start a traditional career. But at some point they wake up and realize they don’t want to be just like everyone else. They want a Life Stoked. I love […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle39:13015: The secret to EVERY personal breakthroughhttp://lifestoked.com/personal-breakthrough/
Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:00:52 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2480http://lifestoked.com/personal-breakthrough/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/personal-breakthrough/feed/0At the most fundamental level all successes and failures boil down to this: your belief system. Really. Every decision that you make, every action that you take, is all fueled by your beliefs. You may have heard people talk about limiting beliefs holding them back. Or maybe you’ve heard people overcoming mental barriers and achieving […]

At the most fundamental level all successes and failures boil down to this: your belief system.

Really. Every decision that you make, every action that you take, is all fueled by your beliefs.

You may have heard people talk about limiting beliefs holding them back. Or maybe you’ve heard people overcoming mental barriers and achieving huge breakthroughs.

That’s what they’re talking about.

I used to think this stuff was too simplistic to understand. Sure, I know what a belief is. But after years of study I now know that it is the single most powerful thing in my life.

It has the power to create. It has the power to limit. And unless I understand how to use beliefs effectively in my favor, then I will never reach my true potential.

Today I’m going to share the fundamentals of how beliefs are working to influence your own decisions, actions, and ultimately results.

Listen now: 015: The secret to EVERY personal breakthrough

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“The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that then you’re in control of your life. If you don’t, then life controls you.”
– Tony Robbins

Once you understand this topic you will see it so clearly everywhere. Your own decisions and actions will make more sense. You’ll see other people’s struggles more clearly.

You’ll even pick up some extra important ideas from the guests on the Life Stoked podcast.

]]>At the most fundamental level all successes and failures boil down to this: your belief system. Really. Every decision that you make, every action that you take, is all fueled by your beliefs. You may have heard people talk about limiting beliefs holdi...At the most fundamental level all successes and failures boil down to this: your belief system. Really. Every decision that you make, every action that you take, is all fueled by your beliefs. You may have heard people talk about limiting beliefs holding them back. Or maybe you’ve heard people overcoming mental barriers and achieving […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle014: Connecting with high performers when nobody knows your name (with Jared Easley)http://lifestoked.com/better-networking-with-jared-easley/
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:00:24 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2439http://lifestoked.com/better-networking-with-jared-easley/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/better-networking-with-jared-easley/feed/0A year ago nobody knew who Jared Easley was. He had dreams of becoming a professional speaker, and goals of connecting with successful people, but it wouldn’t be easy starting from scratch. Fast forward to today and Jared has interviewed, helped, dined with, introduced, and befriended some of the top names on the internet (Seth […]A year ago nobody knew who Jared Easley was. He had dreams of becoming a professional speaker, and goals of connecting with successful people, but it wouldn’t be easy starting from scratch.

Fast forward to today and Jared has interviewed, helped, dined with, introduced, and befriended some of the top names on the internet (Seth Godin, Michael Hyatt, and Chris Brogan to name a few).

Jared is a master connector and gives us a peak behind the curtain today at the mindset that fueled his success. This is not just another “how to network” interview. I was blown away by the simple shift in mindset that sets Jared apart from everyone else.

Success Quote

“You can get everything in life you want if you just help enough other people get what they want?”
– Zig Ziglar

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding you back.
I had a mindset that I had to keep climbing the corporate ladder.

One thing Jared gave up.
I’m not sure what I stopped doing, but I started asking people around me what they thought I was good at. Once I knew what my natural strengths were I was able to start doing things that lined up with those strengths.

One thing that motivates Jared when things get tough.
Connecting with friends, family, and spending time in God’s word.

Interview Links and Resources

]]>A year ago nobody knew who Jared Easley was. He had dreams of becoming a professional speaker, and goals of connecting with successful people, but it wouldn’t be easy starting from scratch. Fast forward to today and Jared has interviewed, helped,A year ago nobody knew who Jared Easley was. He had dreams of becoming a professional speaker, and goals of connecting with successful people, but it wouldn’t be easy starting from scratch. Fast forward to today and Jared has interviewed, helped, dined with, introduced, and befriended some of the top names on the internet (Seth […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle39:48013: Pound the Rock – lessons from a seven figure startup (with Bernie Yoo)http://lifestoked.com/lessons-from-a-seven-figure-startup-with-bernie-yoo/
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:00:54 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2437http://lifestoked.com/lessons-from-a-seven-figure-startup-with-bernie-yoo/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/lessons-from-a-seven-figure-startup-with-bernie-yoo/feed/0Starting something new is hard. Starting something new that other people are excited about too is even harder! As they say, most businesses don’t fail because they couldn’t do what they set out to do. Most businesses fail because they create something that nobody wanted in the first place. That’s exactly what Bernie did the […]Starting something new is hard. Starting something new that other people are excited about too is even harder!

As they say, most businesses don’t fail because they couldn’t do what they set out to do. Most businesses fail because they create something that nobody wanted in the first place.

That’s exactly what Bernie did the first time, and it was an expensive lesson to learn. But Bernie was far from done. He took the lessons he learned from doing things the wrong way, and was able to turn it into a success in a very short time on his next venture just one month later.

Bernie shares some proven wisdom from the trenches of the software startup world about how to find and do the work that matters, and face your fears along the way.

Success Quote

“When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that last blow that did it, but all that had gone before.”
– Jacob A. Riis

Business

Co-Founder of Bombfell, a monthly clothing subscription service designed entirely for men.

A Challenge

Bernie and his co-founder Jason first launched a business in the dating site space. After three plus months of behind the scenes work, it was clear in the first thirty days their idea was doomed.

Just three weeks later though Bernie and Jason were back at it applying their lessons learned to launch Bombfell the right way.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing that held him back.
Too much research! Bernie read tons of books and blogs about what he wanted to do someday, but hadn’t stepped out to do it.

One thing he gave up:
TV… and Bernie loves TV so that was tough. You don’t realize how much time it takes though, and to succeed he needed to close all the gaps to be efficient.

One habit that helped him succeed:
Grit. You must be persistent. Keep pounding the rock.

Book Recommendation

Links

]]>Starting something new is hard. Starting something new that other people are excited about too is even harder! As they say, most businesses don’t fail because they couldn’t do what they set out to do. Most businesses fail because they create something ...Starting something new is hard. Starting something new that other people are excited about too is even harder! As they say, most businesses don’t fail because they couldn’t do what they set out to do. Most businesses fail because they create something that nobody wanted in the first place. That’s exactly what Bernie did the […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle39:11012: The force that shapes your lifehttp://lifestoked.com/the-force-that-shapes-your-life/
Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2423http://lifestoked.com/the-force-that-shapes-your-life/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/the-force-that-shapes-your-life/feed/2The end of last year was challenging for me. At the time I was debating moving forward or pulling the plug on a startup I’d invested months in. In the middle of that decision I discovered some habits, behaviors, and beliefs that were a significant road block to moving forward. So I went on a […]

The end of last year was challenging for me. At the time I was debating moving forward or pulling the plug on a startup I’d invested months in.

In the middle of that decision I discovered some habits, behaviors, and beliefs that were a significant road block to moving forward. So I went on a quest to learn more about why I was struggling so much with something seemingly so benign.

What I learned through my research has completely changed everything for me. Not only did it help me change some relatively trivial habits, but it also helped me do big, scary things (like launching this podcast).

In this interview I share the key that has helped me flip the switch on some tough behavior changes, and the exact steps to take so you can do the same thing.

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]]>The end of last year was challenging for me. At the time I was debating moving forward or pulling the plug on a startup I’d invested months in. In the middle of that decision I discovered some habits, behaviors,The end of last year was challenging for me. At the time I was debating moving forward or pulling the plug on a startup I’d invested months in. In the middle of that decision I discovered some habits, behaviors, and beliefs that were a significant road block to moving forward. So I went on a […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle28:51011: Living your legacy (with Theresa Campbell)http://lifestoked.com/living-your-legacy-with-theresa-campbell/
Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:00:15 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2420http://lifestoked.com/living-your-legacy-with-theresa-campbell/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/living-your-legacy-with-theresa-campbell/feed/0Live your legacy today so you can leave your legacy tomorrow. When you want to be successful it’s hard to know where to start. In this day and age you probably don’t have to look very far to find other people succeeding at what you want to be doing. Usually the first thing we do […]Live your legacy today so you can leave your legacy tomorrow.

When you want to be successful it’s hard to know where to start. In this day and age you probably don’t have to look very far to find other people succeeding at what you want to be doing.

Usually the first thing we do is copy what’s working for someone else.

That can be a great place to start and a really good way to get some early momentum. It’s not where you want to stay for long though.

Theresa Campbell is with us today and talks about the importance of being true to who you are. Theresa is an author and a coach who teaches people how to get crystal clear on who they are, what they want, and then helps them get there.

Theresa shares in this interview:
– the key to success and the key to life.
– how to keep her business and her full time job going strong.
– the importance of finding help and support from others

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Business

Challenge

Theresa is an author and a coach building her business on the side of a full time job at Ford Motor Company. What she’s been able to accomplish and the skills she’s sharpened while doing this are incredibly valuable!

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding her back:
Trusting herself to be a trail blazer. Even if she didn’t know how to do something or who else was doing it, she believed she could make her way.

One thing she gave up:
Being a perfectionist. Just ship it!

One characteristic that separates Theresa from the average person:
Being crystal clear on what she wants and then taking focused action.

Book Recommendation

This isn’t a book you can buy in a bookstore or on Amazon, but it comes with the “it will change your life” recommendation from Theresa.

Interview Links

]]>Live your legacy today so you can leave your legacy tomorrow. When you want to be successful it’s hard to know where to start. In this day and age you probably don’t have to look very far to find other people succeeding at what you want to be doing.Live your legacy today so you can leave your legacy tomorrow. When you want to be successful it’s hard to know where to start. In this day and age you probably don’t have to look very far to find other people succeeding at what you want to be doing. Usually the first thing we do […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle35:43010: Building a successful apparel brand with no prior experience (with Jake Thompson)http://lifestoked.com/building-a-brand-with-no-prior-experience-with-jake-thompson/
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:00:31 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2415http://lifestoked.com/building-a-brand-with-no-prior-experience-with-jake-thompson/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/building-a-brand-with-no-prior-experience-with-jake-thompson/feed/0Years ago I discovered what it meant to pursue my dreams and fight to live a great story. Every day since then I’ve woken up on a mission to keep building my vision. And it’s not easy. Even years into the journey it’s still tough to keep executing at a high level sometimes. I need […]

Years ago I discovered what it meant to pursue my dreams and fight to live a great story. Every day since then I’ve woken up on a mission to keep building my vision.

And it’s not easy.

Even years into the journey it’s still tough to keep executing at a high level sometimes. I need encouragement. I need motivation. I need reminders of why I’m doing it.

I’m fired up to introduce you to Jake Thompson and Compete Every Day today. Jake created his company to encourage and inspire those of us in the trenches working to escape the status quo.

Success Quote

“My life is my message.”
– Mohandas Gandhi

Business

Jake is the founder of Compete Every Day, a lifestyle brand for those select individuals who desire more from their life than the status quo. (side note, this is one of my all time favorite brands. Check it out!)

Challenge

What was supposed to be his biggest sales event of 2014 was a huge failure and setback. That failure (and another one shortly after) set him up for a huge success as he shifted his strategy.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding him back:
Procrastination. The more time I had at my disposal the more I put off projects. Couple that with the fear of failure and you’ve got a dangerous cycle.

One thing he gave up:
Switch to morning workouts. It got him up and moving early.

One characteristic that separates him from average:
Taking the first step. After that, the second step is easier. And the third even easier than that.

Book Recommendation

Interview Links

]]>Years ago I discovered what it meant to pursue my dreams and fight to live a great story. Every day since then I’ve woken up on a mission to keep building my vision. And it’s not easy. Even years into the journey it’s still tough to keep executing at a...Years ago I discovered what it meant to pursue my dreams and fight to live a great story. Every day since then I’ve woken up on a mission to keep building my vision. And it’s not easy. Even years into the journey it’s still tough to keep executing at a high level sometimes. I need […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle30:40009: Five keys to shipping a big, scary, world changing projecthttp://lifestoked.com/keys-to-shipping-a-big-scary-world-changing-project/
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:00:52 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2370http://lifestoked.com/keys-to-shipping-a-big-scary-world-changing-project/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/keys-to-shipping-a-big-scary-world-changing-project/feed/0If you don’t ship, then it doesn’t matter. It’s as simple as that. A great idea never executed is worthless. A half finished project doesn’t impact the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, the bigger the project, the more audacious the idea, or the higher the call you’re answering, then the harder […]If you don’t ship, then it doesn’t matter. It’s as simple as that.

A great idea never executed is worthless. A half finished project doesn’t impact the world.

But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, the bigger the project, the more audacious the idea, or the higher the call you’re answering, then the harder it will be to ship it (even if you’ve been working on it for months).

I just experienced this recently with the launch of this podcast. I had everything ready, organized, and recorded. All I had left to do was push the publish button and submit my podcast to iTunes.

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That last tiny step was the most difficult though. I came up with a hundred reasons to delay the launch.
In the end I shipped on time as planned. Today I’m going to share five tips to help ensure you get your own projects out the door so they can impact the world.

Five tips to help you ship

Make a commitment you can’t get out of.

Make it a character issue

Take baby steps every single day

Be prepared for the Resistance

Find a support system

Links

]]>If you don’t ship, then it doesn’t matter. It’s as simple as that. A great idea never executed is worthless. A half finished project doesn’t impact the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, the bigger the project,If you don’t ship, then it doesn’t matter. It’s as simple as that. A great idea never executed is worthless. A half finished project doesn’t impact the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, the bigger the project, the more audacious the idea, or the higher the call you’re answering, then the harder […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle26:33008: Taking risks and shipping from the trenches (with Tom Morkes)http://lifestoked.com/taking-risks-and-shipping-with-tom-morkes/
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:00:51 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2375http://lifestoked.com/taking-risks-and-shipping-with-tom-morkes/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/taking-risks-and-shipping-with-tom-morkes/feed/2The only real limitations are those in your own mind. You’ve probably heard that somewhere before. In fact, it’s somewhat cliche it’s so common. But I’m guilty of suffering from it myself. One thing I’ve always let hold me back in the past is lack of experience. I looked at guys who had started great […]The only real limitations are those in your own mind. You’ve probably heard that somewhere before. In fact, it’s somewhat cliche it’s so common.

But I’m guilty of suffering from it myself.

One thing I’ve always let hold me back in the past is lack of experience.

I looked at guys who had started great companies and done great things and I thought, “wow, what does it take to be able to start doing something like that?”

But really, it’s just something I let hold me back.

Tom Morkes is here to illustrate exactly what you can do when you don’t let lack of experience hold you back. Tom has some big dreams, and is already knocking them off one by one! And my favorite part of Tom’s story, he had zero prior experience in the industries where he’s currently making a splash!

Success Quote

“All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it’s impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer.”
– Niccolò Machiavelli

Book Recommendation

Interview Links

]]>The only real limitations are those in your own mind. You’ve probably heard that somewhere before. In fact, it’s somewhat cliche it’s so common. But I’m guilty of suffering from it myself. One thing I’ve always let hold me back in the past is lack of e...The only real limitations are those in your own mind. You’ve probably heard that somewhere before. In fact, it’s somewhat cliche it’s so common. But I’m guilty of suffering from it myself. One thing I’ve always let hold me back in the past is lack of experience. I looked at guys who had started great […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle31:50007: From stuck to published author – my hope-fueled journey (with Jim Woods)http://lifestoked.com/stuck-to-published-author-with-jim-woods/
Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:00:57 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2372http://lifestoked.com/stuck-to-published-author-with-jim-woods/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/stuck-to-published-author-with-jim-woods/feed/2There’s no worse feeling than feeling stuck. When you feel stuck all your efforts seem wasted and the easiest thing to do is to do nothing. But nothing won’t get you anywhere! Just a few short years ago Jim Woods found himself right in the most discouraging place possible: he was stuck. Feeling unfulfilled and […]There’s no worse feeling than feeling stuck. When you feel stuck all your efforts seem wasted and the easiest thing to do is to do nothing. But nothing won’t get you anywhere!

Just a few short years ago Jim Woods found himself right in the most discouraging place possible: he was stuck. Feeling unfulfilled and unsure of how to get moving again, his body started showing the signs of the pressure he was under.

I was 30 at the time. I developed Asthma for the first time. My body was rebelling against me and I was having a nervous breakdown.

Fast forward to today and Jim is a published author about to release his second book, and regularly helps other people get unstuck through his writing and coaching.

Along the way Jim has learned some incredible lessons on getting unstuck, what it takes, and the challenges along the way. We’re lucky to have him on the show today to share his insights and lessons learned.

Book Recommendation

Interview Links

]]>There’s no worse feeling than feeling stuck. When you feel stuck all your efforts seem wasted and the easiest thing to do is to do nothing. But nothing won’t get you anywhere! Just a few short years ago Jim Woods found himself right in the most discour...There’s no worse feeling than feeling stuck. When you feel stuck all your efforts seem wasted and the easiest thing to do is to do nothing. But nothing won’t get you anywhere! Just a few short years ago Jim Woods found himself right in the most discouraging place possible: he was stuck. Feeling unfulfilled and […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle40:05006: The right and wrong way to launch a new ideahttp://lifestoked.com/ls-006-the-right-and-wrong-way-to-launch-a-new-idea/
Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:00:59 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2353http://lifestoked.com/ls-006-the-right-and-wrong-way-to-launch-a-new-idea/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/ls-006-the-right-and-wrong-way-to-launch-a-new-idea/feed/0When I was first getting started with launching a business idea or a new project I made the same mistake everyone else does: I fired a cannonball. I spent over six months working up to this idea launch and when I finally got there it totally fizzled. There’s a much better way though, and in […]When I was first getting started with launching a business idea or a new project I made the same mistake everyone else does: I fired a cannonball.

I spent over six months working up to this idea launch and when I finally got there it totally fizzled.

There’s a much better way though, and in this session I’ll expand on some ideas Travis shared with us in session 4 and tell you how I wish I had gotten started years ago.

Most people believe that successful businesses are successful because they started with a better Plan-A. Really, they just started, and were able to iterate from Plan-A to a plan that works before they ran out of resources.

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]]>When I was first getting started with launching a business idea or a new project I made the same mistake everyone else does: I fired a cannonball. I spent over six months working up to this idea launch and when I finally got there it totally fizzled.When I was first getting started with launching a business idea or a new project I made the same mistake everyone else does: I fired a cannonball. I spent over six months working up to this idea launch and when I finally got there it totally fizzled. There’s a much better way though, and in […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle21:30005: From dead-end job to six figure run-rate (with Benny Hsu)http://lifestoked.com/what-to-do-with-your-life-benny-hsu/
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:00:14 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2350http://lifestoked.com/what-to-do-with-your-life-benny-hsu/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/what-to-do-with-your-life-benny-hsu/feed/0Like many people, Benny hated his job. More than anything in the world he wanted to find work that he loved. There was just one problem. Benny had NO idea what he wanted to do with himself. Way too many people can relate to this feeling of aimlessness. Unless you DO something about it though […]Like many people, Benny hated his job. More than anything in the world he wanted to find work that he loved.

There was just one problem.

Benny had NO idea what he wanted to do with himself.

Way too many people can relate to this feeling of aimlessness. Unless you DO something about it though you’ll be doomed to everlasting aimlessness.

I’m stoked to have Benny Hsu on the show today who shares his journey from wandering generality to a meaningful specific (as Zig would say). In this session you’ll learn:

What actions Benny took to finally go from aimless to awesome.

The key to tackling a BIG, overwhelming goal.

How Benny was able to go from zero to five figures a month in the iPhone app store with no experience.

Success Quote

“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.”
– Joseph Campbell

Business

Blogger, iPhone app developer, entrepreneur

Challenge

Benny had NO idea what he wanted to do with his life. Even after a two year stint overseas he came back with no direction to a job he couldn’t stand.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding him back:
Expecting big results with little work.

One thing he gave up:
Watching the news. It’s all negative, adds no value, and doesn’t help him accomplish anything.

One characteristic that separates him from average:
Taking baby steps every day no matter what.

One habit that helps him succeed:
Exercising. Before Benny started anything else he decided to train for a half marathon. That pursuit and eventual success fueled many more positive changes.

Interview Links

]]>Like many people, Benny hated his job. More than anything in the world he wanted to find work that he loved. There was just one problem. Benny had NO idea what he wanted to do with himself. Way too many people can relate to this feeling of aimlessness....Like many people, Benny hated his job. More than anything in the world he wanted to find work that he loved. There was just one problem. Benny had NO idea what he wanted to do with himself. Way too many people can relate to this feeling of aimlessness. Unless you DO something about it though […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle37:18004: Overcoming fears in business and life (with Travis Robertson)http://lifestoked.com/overcoming-your-fears-travis-robertson/
Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:00:50 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2347http://lifestoked.com/overcoming-your-fears-travis-robertson/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/overcoming-your-fears-travis-robertson/feed/0We all have fears. It’s how we handle them that separates the successful from the average. Travis Robertson is no stranger to facing his fears while building his international real estate coaching business, and he shares some amazing wisdom today about how you can break through your own fears. Travis started his business from scratch […]

We all have fears. It’s how we handle them that separates the successful from the average. Travis Robertson is no stranger to facing his fears while building his international real estate coaching business, and he shares some amazing wisdom today about how you can break through your own fears.

Travis started his business from scratch and had to fight the battles of finding that first client and getting on stage for the first time. Now he’s an international speaker and trainer, but the fear isn’t gone. In this session Travis shares some incredible wisdom for entrepreneurs at every stage of the game, and advice on how we can take things to the next level.

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]]>We all have fears. It’s how we handle them that separates the successful from the average. Travis Robertson is no stranger to facing his fears while building his international real estate coaching business,We all have fears. It’s how we handle them that separates the successful from the average. Travis Robertson is no stranger to facing his fears while building his international real estate coaching business, and he shares some amazing wisdom today about how you can break through your own fears. Travis started his business from scratch […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle36:51003: What is Life Stoked anyway?http://lifestoked.com/life-stoked-podcast-welcome/
Thu, 29 May 2014 01:47:56 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2298http://lifestoked.com/life-stoked-podcast-welcome/#respondhttp://lifestoked.com/life-stoked-podcast-welcome/feed/0What is it that separates high performers from the rest of us? Why do some people manage to start thriving businesses while others struggle to land their first client? What roadblocks are successful people able to negotiate that leave unsuccessful people stranded? That’s what we’ll be exploring on the Life Stoked podcast. But before we […]What is it that separates high performers from the rest of us? Why do some people manage to start thriving businesses while others struggle to land their first client? What roadblocks are successful people able to negotiate that leave unsuccessful people stranded?

That’s what we’ll be exploring on the Life Stoked podcast.

But before we get into all that goodness let’s set the stage and talk about exactly what Life Stoked is all about and what you can expect.

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Listen to this session to learn:
– What a Life Stoked is (and what it is not).
– The key areas we’ll dive into with each high performance interview
– The unique angle of this show that will make it your go to for success interviews and discussions

I’ve been working on this project for a while now and I am fired up to finally share it with Life Stoked Nation! So here’s your official “Welcome to Life Stoked” session.

]]>What is it that separates high performers from the rest of us? Why do some people manage to start thriving businesses while others struggle to land their first client? What roadblocks are successful people able to negotiate that leave unsuccessful peop...What is it that separates high performers from the rest of us? Why do some people manage to start thriving businesses while others struggle to land their first client? What roadblocks are successful people able to negotiate that leave unsuccessful people stranded? That’s what we’ll be exploring on the Life Stoked podcast. But before we […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle9:53002: Turning your passion into a successful business (with Chase Ingraham)http://lifestoked.com/finding-your-calling-chase-ingraham/
Thu, 29 May 2014 01:44:19 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2295http://lifestoked.com/finding-your-calling-chase-ingraham/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/finding-your-calling-chase-ingraham/feed/1You’re walking along the track when suddenly a football lands at your feet. You casually pick it up and rip a 50 yard bullet back to the coach. You’ve been discovered. Isn’t that what we imagine finding our dream job is supposed to be? You’ve secretly been harboring world class talent, and if you could […]You’re walking along the track when suddenly a football lands at your feet. You casually pick it up and rip a 50 yard bullet back to the coach. You’ve been discovered.

Isn’t that what we imagine finding our dream job is supposed to be? You’ve secretly been harboring world class talent, and if you could just find out what it is you’d finally be unleashed to change the world.

Chase Ingraham shares with us today what it’s really like to find your calling, and it’s probably not like you’ve imagined. Chase was an engineer trying to build a career in the corporate world when he discovered CrossFit. But he wasn’t an instant star. Even though he knew this was his future and his dream, it wasn’t because he was an instant success. In fact, in his own words he SUCKED.

But that’s not the end of the story. Chase shares with us the behind the scenes story and the mindset that it took to go from newbie, unhelpful coach to CrossFit Headquarters Seminar Instructor teaching other people how to do things right.

Success Quote

Business

Founder, Head Coach, and owner of CrossFit BigD in Dallas, Texas.

A Challenge

Chase knew he wanted to open his own gym from the time he coached his first CrossFit class. Only one problem, he sucked at coaching! Learning how to be a great coach was the only way he could fulfill his dream of owning his own gym that positively empowers and impacts people’s lives.

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding him back:
Working in a system (corporate world) where he was stuck. His results weren’t accelerating him forward.

One habit that helped him succeed:
Leading by example from the front.

Key success characteristic:
Willing to take the leap and face his fears.

Book Recommendation

Interview Links

]]>You’re walking along the track when suddenly a football lands at your feet. You casually pick it up and rip a 50 yard bullet back to the coach. You’ve been discovered. Isn’t that what we imagine finding our dream job is supposed to be?You’re walking along the track when suddenly a football lands at your feet. You casually pick it up and rip a 50 yard bullet back to the coach. You’ve been discovered. Isn’t that what we imagine finding our dream job is supposed to be? You’ve secretly been harboring world class talent, and if you could […]Life Stoked: Success | Startups | Lifestyle35:55001: How to begin working on your dream when you’re totally freaked out (with Jon White)http://lifestoked.com/start-your-dream-when-youre-scared/
Thu, 29 May 2014 01:29:35 +0000http://lifestoked.com/?p=2277http://lifestoked.com/start-your-dream-when-youre-scared/#commentshttp://lifestoked.com/start-your-dream-when-youre-scared/feed/2I’m sure you’ve heard successful people talk about how you have to face your fears if you want to do anything worthwhile. It’s true, but it’s not easy. And sometimes it’s not even that helpful of advice really. Knowing you should do something to reach a desired outcome isn’t always enough. At some point you’ve […]I’m sure you’ve heard successful people talk about how you have to face your fears if you want to do anything worthwhile.

It’s true, but it’s not easy. And sometimes it’s not even that helpful of advice really.

Knowing you should do something to reach a desired outcome isn’t always enough. At some point you’ve got to actually DO the action, and that’s when our brains kick into overdrive to hold us back.

I’m excited to have Jon White on the first session of the Life Stoked podcast today who shares some awesome insight into the mindset behind facing your fears.

Listen now: 001: How to begin working on your dream when you’re totally freaked out (with Jon White)

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Jon is an accountant, and a personal finance coach trained by Dave Ramsey’s team. Today he talks about the very first steps he took to start building his dream from square one, and some inspiring behind the scenes steps he took that nobody else ever even knew about (brilliant!).

Success Quote

“We change only when the pain of the same is greater than the pain of the change.”
– Dave Ramsey

Business

Jon is an accountant and a personal finance coach at JW’s

Rapid Fire Questions

One thing holding him back.
Belief that he could actually do it. You think that successful people have some sort of secret, but really it’s belief. Once you have that belief it changes everything.

One thing he gave up.
Cable TV. Jon loves sports and that was hard, but it was a big distraction for him too.

Jon also cut down the number of podcasts and blogs he consumes.

One characteristic that separates him from others.
A constant drive and need to improve.

Book Recommendation

Links

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